loquacious Definition
tending to talk a great deal; talkative.
Using loquacious: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "loquacious" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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She was a loquacious child, always asking questions and telling stories.
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The loquacious salesman wouldn't stop talking about his product.
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He became more loquacious after a few drinks.
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The professor's lectures were always loquacious and engaging.
loquacious Synonyms and Antonyms
Idioms Using loquacious
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He has a loose tongue and often says things he shouldn't.
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She tends to run off at the mouth when she's nervous.
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We spent the afternoon shooting the breeze and drinking beer.
Phrases with loquacious
the quality of being talkative
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Her loquaciousness made it difficult for others to get a word in edgewise.
a state of being quiet or not speaking, but with an implied desire to speak
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Despite his loquacious reputation, he fell into a loquacious silence when asked about his personal life.
the tendency of young people to talk excessively or without restraint
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The loquaciousness of youth can be endearing, but it can also be exhausting.
Origins of loquacious
from Latin 'loquax', meaning 'talkative'
Summary: loquacious in Brief
'Loquacious' [ləˈkweɪʃəs] describes someone who talks a lot or is very talkative. It can be used to describe people of all ages and contexts, such as 'The professor's lectures were always loquacious and engaging.' 'Loquacious' extends into phrases like 'loquaciousness,' and idioms like 'have a loose tongue,' denoting careless speech, and 'shoot the breeze,' implying casual conversation.
